Antipeol ointment

Land: Verenigd Koninkrijk

Taal: Engels

Bron: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Werkstoffen:

Zinc oxide; Ichthammol; Salicylic acid; Urea

Beschikbaar vanaf:

Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd

ATC-code:

n/a

INN (Algemene Internationale Benaming):

Zinc oxide; Ichthammol; Salicylic acid; Urea

Dosering:

200mg/1gram ; 9mg/1gram ; 1mg/1gram ; 1mg/1gram

farmaceutische vorm:

Cutaneous ointment

Toedieningsweg:

Cutaneous

klasse:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription-type:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Product samenvatting:

BNF: 13100500

Bijsluiter

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
ANTIPEOL
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR YOU.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still
need to use Antipeol carefully to get the best results from it.
•
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again
•
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
•
You must see a doctor if your symptoms get worse or do not
improve after 7 days.
•
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side
effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or
pharmacist.
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Antipeol is and what it is used for
2. Before you use Antipeol
3. How to use Antipeol
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Antipeol
6. Further information
1. WHAT ANTIPEOL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Antipeol is a soothing ointment used for the relief of minor skin
problems.
Antipeol contains:
•
zinc oxide - soothes and protects the skin
•
ichthammol and salicylic acid - stop the growth of bacteria on the
skin 2. BEFORE YOU USE ANTIPEOL
DO NOT USE ANTIPEOL IF:
•
you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of
Antipeol (listed in Section 6).
Do not use Antipeol if the above applies to you. If you are not
sure,
talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns.
Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact
with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but
not totally remove it.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medicine,
if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS OF
ANTIPEOL
Antipeol contains lanolin (wool fat). If you are allergic to lanolin,
do
not use Antipeol. 3. HOW TO USE ANTIPEOL
If this medicine is from your doctor or pharmacist, do exactly as they
have told you. O

Productkenmerken

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Antipeol
St James’ Ointment
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS: (% W/W)
Zinc Oxide 20.0
Ichthammol (1 in 3 dilution) 2.8
Salicylic Acid 0.1
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Ointment
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Soothing ointment for relief of minor skin problems
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For general use, smear the ointment around the affected area.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the
excipients
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames - risk of
severe burns.
Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact
with this
product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing
clothing and
bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
4.5
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
There are no known interactions.
4.6
FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
There is no data on use during pregnancy and lactation
4.7
EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
None known
4.8
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
Salicylic Acid, Ichthammol and Urea can cause irritation to the skin.
Wool fat (lanolin) may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact
dermatitis)
This product should be discontinued should this occur.
4.9
OVERDOSE
Not applicable - for topical use
5
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1
PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
ATC CODE: D02AB
Zinc Oxide is a soothing and protective agent. Ichthammol and
Salicylic Acid have
bacteriostatic properties.
5.2
PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES
No data is available concerning the pharmacokinetic properties.
5.3
PRECLINICAL SAFETY DATA
Zinc Oxide, Ichthammol, Salicylic Acid and Urea are widely used in
topical
skin care products. Pharmacopoeial standard constituents are used.
There has
been no specific testing of these constituents and no preclinical data
are